Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of tow
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
—
Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
—
Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tow
Verb
Keep a distance from high profile vehicles such as trucks, buses and vehicles towing trailers.
—
Ca Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2026
The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
—
Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
Noun
Boston Duck Tours told Fox News Digital that while being towed on its boat ramp, the vehicle rolled onto its side when the tow-rope broke.
—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
27 June 2026
The Coast Guard towed one boat to Queen’s Landing near Buckingham Fountain, and took the other vessel in tow, transferring its passengers to the Chicago Marine Police Department headquarters, the press release said.
—
Megan Fahrney,
ABC News,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for tow
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tow
Verb
-
Fire alarms sounded after a resident pulled the alarm, prompting crews to evacuate buildings as a precaution.
-
Sorloth played high, facilitating Arsenal midfielder Martin Odegaard to rotate wide and pull deeper to get on the ball.
Noun
-
The current federal and state-level policy push shaping how companies deploy AI systems is also experiencing a tug of war.
-
The tug of war is also hair-raising because China's approach puts the world's most powerful AI in the hands of bad actors, who could – and likely will – use the models to wreak havoc.
Verb
-
Watching a mother turtle haul herself ashore under a canopy of stars to lay her eggs is a truly primal and humbling sight.
-
Djokovic became so frustrated that he was given a code violation warning for smashing a racket, before eventually hauling himself over the line.
Noun
-
And a relatively small number of conservative states have banned drag shows under public indecency or obscenity statutes.
-
In many industries, the piecemeal approach manifests as margin erosion, compliance exposure and operational drag that compounds over time.
Noun
-
Brennan, though, throws the first wrench into the works by instead trying to establish his credibility.
-
Companies such as Modern Spare and EZ Spare Wheel offer kits with a temporary spare, jack, lug wrench, and carrying case.
Noun
-
After defeating Panama 1-0 in their first World Cup group-stage game, Ghana played to a scoreless draw with England before losing 2-1 to Croatia.
-
Cape Verde made history on Friday, June 26, after playing Saudi Arabia to a 0-0 draw at Houston Stadium.
Noun
-
For instance, there are glazed pork belly chunks served on crispy tostones, tuna tataki with a jerk-spice rub, and a bright, citrusy conch salad.
-
Learn how to cook lionfish ceviche, jerk chicken, and more with a group of like-minded people from all over the world, concluding with an alfresco feast—a true one-of-a-kind connection between strangers.
Cite this Entry
“Tow.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tow. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
